Farmland Lease Rates

Lease Rate Drivers

Soil productivity, irrigation access, local competition, crop prices, improvements.

NASS County-Level Data

Iowa $256/acre, national average $155/acre (2025). Regional variation from $30 to $400+/acre.

Lease Structures

Cash rent, crop share (25-33%), flex lease. Pros and cons of each structure.

Fair Value Calculation

5-step method using SPI scores and revenue ratios to estimate parcel-specific rental value.